Trade Compliance Manager, SellerX
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Buys and builds Amazon businesses
Job no longer available
Buys and builds Amazon businesses
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To transform everyday moments with next-generation consumer brands that people love and trust.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of EU or US customs laws and regulations, classification, customs valuation, transport and operations, and import/export declarations
- Familiarity with the General Rules of Interpretation, Harmonized (Tariff) Schedules, and the relevant customs laws in the EU or US
- Solid understanding of EU or US customs and trade compliance, including customs valuation, incoterms, and the creation of import and export declarations
- Proficient with ERP systems, Global Trade Management solutions, and MS Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Self-directed, organized and capable of handling multiple, complex projects
- Experience in a high paced environment
- Team player with strong influencing and communication skills at all organizational levels
Desirable
- Experience working in a corporate legal environment or in-house customs specialist
- Certified EU customs specialist, or licensed customs broker
- Knowledge of labelling and marking requirements, such as country of origin markings, product compliance for inbound shipments, and exposure to international regulatory structures
What the job involves
- In this role you will be responsible for customs and trade compliance matters
- Classify products and conduct import screenings for various product categories, including household goods, electronics, food and organic products, and other consumer products
- Review the HS codes for existing products and help classify goods in other regions for product launches or market expansions
- Ensure that EU customs risks and issues are appropriately controlled and prioritized in all aspects of duty management and trade compliance
- Create and maintain import and export declarations for smooth customs clearance and to adhere to relevant recordkeeping laws
- Respond to trade compliance inquiries from our internal SellerX partners & external stakeholders as Customs, Brokers, Freight Forwarders
- Support with the maintenance of trade metrics, internal and external audits, and processes to ensure adherence to customs and import/export requirements within the EU
- Architect and implement best “Trade Compliance Practices” for new products and market expansions
- Monitor and upload customs requirement data on the ERP system
- Help build and improve SellerX Group’s import and export global trade management solutions
Our take
The eCommerce sector has seen rapid growth in recent years, with Amazon continuing to be a dominant force in the market. SellerX was founded to capitalize on this trend by acquiring and building online retailers that trade on Amazon. The company targets high-profile sellers with the goal of creating in-demand consumer brands, ultimately amassing a diverse portfolio.
In late 2021, with the acquisition of KW-Commerce and a $500M investment, SellerX expanded its reach within the consumer goods sector. The company's long-term vision is to revolutionize the industry by developing a powerful brand portfolio, leveraging the growing demand for eCommerce-driven consumer products.
However, this year has been challenging for SellerX. A slowdown in growth and rising debt pressures led to significant financial restructuring, with BlackRock set to become the largest shareholder as part of a deal to reduce the company's debt. Despite these hurdles, the deal offers a fresh start, providing SellerX with improved liquidity and new backing to stabilize its position and continue reshaping the eCommerce space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2023
$64m
LATE VC
Dec 2021
$250m
LATE VC
Total funding: $472.8m
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Olivier Van Calster
(CEO)Joined SellerX in July 2024 as CEO. Prior to that, they were the Chief Commercial Officer at Voi Technology. They also worked at StockX as the VP and General Manager and at Talmix as the COO, CEO, and NED.
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